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Family fish pie

 58 ratings

Prep Time:10 mins

Cooking Time:30 mins

Serves:4 Adults

Cost:Medium

Family fish pie

Experts recommend that we eat two portions of fish a week and this fish pie is a great way to get fish into your diet.

About this recipe

Recipe adapted from 101+ square meals


Ingredients

  • 675g filleted cod
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 150ml of water
  • 1 low-salt fish stock cube
  • 5g / 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 275ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 25g margarine
  • 10g / 2 teaspoons plain flour
  • 8 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Remove the skin from the fish and cut the fillets into 3cm cubes.
  2. Place in a saucepan with the onion and lemon juice
  3. Add the stockand milk.
  4. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Drain the fish, saving the stock.
  6. Melt the margarine in a different saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes until it forms a soft ball.
  7. Remove from the heat and add the fish stock gradually, stirring continuously.
  8. Stir in the Dijon mustard.
  9. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for another 2 minutes.
  10. Grease a pie dish and add a little sauce.
  11. Place the fish in the dish and cover with remaining sauce.
  12. Spoon the mashed potatoes, covering the fish and the sauce. 
  13. Brown under the grill or bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

What you will need

  • Casserole dish
  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Measuring jug(for liquids)
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve with carrots and green beans


"Cod is an excellent source of protein and healthy fats!"

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